Bill Frost

Senior Staff Writer

Bill Frost has been a journalist and TV reviewer since the 4:3-aspect-ratio ’90s. His pulse-pounding prose has been featured in The Salt Lake Tribune, Inlander, Coachella Valley Independent, Salt Lake City Weekly, and many other dead-tree publications (see BillFrost.tv). In addition to being a Senior Staff Writer at CableTV.com, Bill is a Senior Writer and streaming TV columnist at SLUGMag.com and host/producer of TV Tan Podcast. By night, Bill cranks a Flying V with his band at the bar.

The 11 Best Horror Movies on Hulu

by Bill Frost | Oct 8, 2021 | Entertainment

Did you know that Hulu is an acronym for “Horror: Unnerving, Loathsome, and Unrelenting”? Got you—that was the trick. Now here’s the treat: We’ve scoured the depths of Hulu’s horror vault and collected our 11 favorite scary movies on the service, just in time for Halloween.

The 9 Best Horror Movies on Netflix

by Bill Frost | Oct 6, 2021 | Best Of, Entertainment

Netflix isn’t our go-to streaming service for horror movies (we think Tubi and Hulu offer way more scary choices), but we’ve found nine we recommend checking out this Halloween season. From slashers to witches to aliens to social media to sharks, it has a little something for everyone.

The 13 Best Horror Movies on Tubi

by Bill Frost | Oct 4, 2021 | Best Of, Entertainment

If you’re looking to get your Halloween scares on for free, there are few better ad-supported streaming services than Tubi, the haunted home of hundreds of good, bad, and really bad horror flicks. Just think of the commercials as designated breaks to refill your popcorn bowl (or any other kind of bowl).

Best Streaming TV Deals for October 2021

by Bill Frost | | Best Of, Industry News

One of the bigger selling points of streaming TV is that it’s usually less expensive than cable or satellite . . . OK, it’s the biggest selling point. We’re not cheap; we’re “dollar-conscious.” But there’s always a new way to save a few bucks, even in the streamverse. We’ve done the research and found five sweet deals for streaming TV services that you can take advantage of right now.

YouTube TV Review 2021: Plans, Cost, and More

by Bill Frost | Sep 30, 2021 | Reviews

We think YouTube TV is an excellent live TV streaming service—in fact, we’ve named it Cable TV.com’s Best Overall service for 2021. For $64.99 per month, you get 100+ cable and local channels plus an unlimited cloud DVR.

TV Streaming Guide 2021

by Bill Frost | | TV FAQs

Ready to cut the cord and jump into the stream? Let the editorial team at CableTV.com help you navigate the waters of streaming TV.

How to Watch Friends

by Bill Frost | Sep 24, 2021 | Entertainment, TV FAQs

Friends is one of the most popular American sitcoms of all time, airing for 10 seasons on NBC from 1994 to 2004, which adds up to 236 episodes—that’s a lotta lattes. Did we mention that the show mostly takes place in a Manhattan coffee shop?

Best Rural Internet Providers for 2021

by Bill Frost | Sep 23, 2021 | Best Of, Reviews

Your internet options for rural areas are limited because few internet providers build networks in small towns. However, Xfinity, CenturyLink, and Viasat all offer internet service in rural America.
Out of these three internet providers, we recommend Xfinity.

What to Watch on HBO Max

by Bill Frost | | Entertainment, TV FAQs

Other streaming services, like Netflix and Prime Video, might have more movies and TV shows, but HBO Max makes up for its smaller quantity with quality. For one, it gives you access to the HBO vault, which includes decades of acclaimed series. For two, HBO Max’s own shows (a.k.a. Max Originals like Hacks and The Flight Attendant) have improved markedly since its 2020 launch.

HBO Max Deals

by Bill Frost | Sep 14, 2021 | Best Of, Reviews

At $14.99 a month, HBO Max is one of the more expensive streaming services in TV land—of course you’re looking for a deal. So are we, and we’ve found five offers that can save you a few bucks (or even all the bucks) on your HBO Max subscription.